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Diploma of Music

Course resolutions

This page was first published on 15 November 2023 and was last amended on 4 December 2023.
View details of the changes below.

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies

1  Course codes

Code Course and stream title
DLMUSICM-04 Diploma of Music

2  Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is normally full time. Part time study may be permitted upon successful application.

3  Admission to candidature

(1)  Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Policy.

(2)  In addition, admission to this course requires the applicant to:

(a) Present a portfolio of work and attend an interview, or

(b) Undertake a practical audition in a nominated instrument or voice.

4  Requirements for the Diploma of Music

(1)  The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of units of study for Undergraduate Degrees and the Diploma of Music table of units of study.

(2)  To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Music, candidates must complete 96 credit points, comprising:

(a) 30 credit points of core units of study; and

(b)  24 credit points of Principal Study Area units of study as listed and defined in Section 5 below; and

(c) 24 credit points of additional Core and Ensemble/Performance units of study as required by the Principal Study Area; and

(d) 18 credit points of elective units of study from Table A, Table S, and Table O

5  Principal Study Areas

(1)  The Principal Study Areas of the Diploma of Music are:

a) Composition

(b) Composition for Creative Industries

(c) Contemporary Music Practice

(d) Digital Music and Media

(e) Classical Voice

(f) Drum Set

(g) Historical Performance

(h) Jazz Performance

(i) Jazz Voice Performance

(j) Music Theatre

(k) Non-Western Instruments

(l) Non-Orchestral Instruments

Guitar

Organ

Piano

Saxophone

(m) Orchestral Instruments

Horn

Trombone

Trumpet

Tuba

Percussion

Double Bass

Harp

Violoncello

Viola

Violin

Bassoon

Clarinet

Flute

Oboe 

6  Course transfer

(1) A candidate may transfer from the Diploma of Music and elect to complete the equivalent Program or Principal Study Area, as listed in Section 5 above, of the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music (Performance) or Bachelor of Music (Composition) or Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Performance) or Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Composition). Candidates wishing to transfer must complete work of at least 48 credit points and will receive credit for work completed in equivalent units of study in the equivalent Program or Principal Study Area of the Diploma of Music.

7  Transitional arrangements

Students enrolled prior to 2020 will be able to complete their degree under existing resolutions, or transfer to the 2020 resolutions and new degree framework if they so choose. Students in the pre-2018 degree pattern will have the full range of appropriate units of study available for them to complete their degree under the pre-2018.

Post-publication amendments

Date
Original publication
Post-publication amendment
1/12/2023 Clause 6 missing from resolutions Clause 6 added to resolutions:
A candidate may transfer from the Diploma of Music and elect to complete the equivalent Program or Principal Study Area, as listed in Section 5 above, of the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music (Performance) or Bachelor of Music (Composition) or Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Performance) or Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Composition). Candidates wishing to transfer must complete work of at least 48 credit points and will receive credit for work completed in equivalent units of study in the equivalent Program or Principal Study Area of the Diploma of Music. 
4/12/2023

4  Requirements for the  Diploma of Music
Clause (2) published as:

(2)  To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Music, candidates must complete 96 credit points, comprising:
(a) 30 credit points of Principal Study units of study; and
(b) MCGY0000 Australian Indigenous Music; and
(c) 24 credit points of Principal Study Area units of study as listed and defined in Section 5 below; and
(d) 24 credit points of additional Core and Ensemble/Performance units of study as required by the Principal Study Area; and
(e) 18 credit points of elective units of study from Table A, Table S, and Table O

4  Requirements for the  Diploma of Music
Clause (2) updated to:

(2)  To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Music, candidates must complete 96 credit points, comprising:
(a) 30 credit points of core units of study; and
(b)  24 credit points of Principal Study Area units of study as listed and defined in Section 5 below; and
(c) 24 credit points of additional Core and Ensemble/Performance units of study as required by the Principal Study Area; and
(d) 18 credit points of elective units of study from Table A, Table S, and Table O

4/12/2023

7 Transitional arrangements published as:

(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature on or after 1 January 2024.
(2) All students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2024 should complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

7 Transitional arrangements updated to:

Students enrolled prior to 2020 will be able to complete their degree under existing resolutions, or transfer to the 2020 resolutions and new degree framework if they so choose. Students in the pre-2018 degree pattern will have the full range of appropriate units of study available for them to complete their degree under the pre-2018.